John B. Horner taught English and history at Oregon Agricultural College from 1891 until his death in 1933; founded the college museum; and wrote extensively on Oregon history and literature. He married Isabelle Skimpton on September 5, 1880.
Commerce building construction with the two white sections of Alpha Hall shown to the left. Shepard Hall is shown east of Commerce Hall. Sigma Phi Epsilon and Sigma Chi houses are between Shepard Hall and Commerce Hall. The spire of the church on Monroe Street is shown in the background of the photo. The Commerce Building was designed by John Bennes.